10 things to know about WAEC Head of National office, Amos Dangut

Things to know about Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut, the newly appointed Head of the Nigeria National Office at The West African Examinations Council (WAEC):

1. Birth and Background: Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut was born on October 2, 1967, in the Mbar District of Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State.

2. Educational Foundation: He attended Government Secondary School, Riyom from 1981 to 1983 and later Government Science School, Kuru (1983 to 1986), where he obtained his WASC/SC in 1986), both situated in Plateau State.

3. University Education: Dr. Dangut pursued his Bachelor of Agriculture degree in Animal Production at the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, and graduated in 1991.

4. Career at WAEC: He began his career at WAEC as an Assistant Registrar/Subject Officer in the Test Development Division, WAEC, Lagos, serving from July 1998 to January 2005.

5. Roles and Responsibilities: Dr. Dangut held various roles at WAEC, including Senior Assistant Registrar/Head of Examinations Security and Deputy to the Branch Controller in different branches across Nigeria.

6. Educational Background Continued: He pursued further studies and achieved commendable scholarly work, leading to publications in international and national journals.

7. Leadership Roles: Throughout his career, Dr. Dangut has been recognized for his leadership capabilities, holding positions such as Deputy Registrar/Controller, Post Examinations Department, and Deputy Registrar/Zonal Coordinator at the Ikeja Zonal Office.

8. Successor to Patrick Areghan: Dr. Amos Dangut takes on the role of the Head of the Nigeria National Office at WAEC, succeeding Mr. Patrick Areghan, whose tenure ended in the same month as the appointment.

9. Educational Contributions: His contributions to the educational sector extend beyond WAEC, demonstrated through presentations at both international and national conferences and fora.

10. Versatile Expertise: Dr. Dangut’s expertise encompasses various aspects of the educational system, especially in the area of examinations and examinations security.

11. Professional Associations: He is an active member of professional bodies such as the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) and the Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM).